Ford Kuga (08 on) - Review

Review by Matthew Proud on
Last Updated: 02 July 2010
The Kuga may be a 4x4 but it's not meant to be a hardcore off-roader. Instead it is designed mainly for driving on tarmac - which explains the sporty rather than chunky styling. It's based on the Focus, one of the best small family cars around, so it's no surprise that the Kuga is good to drive with impressive performance and neat handling - it's certainly unlike traditional off roaders. Of course models with four-wheel drive are capable of tackling more demanding terrain such as muddy tracks while it also makes a good tow car. But for those who don't need the extra traction a cheaper two-wheel drive model is available. Surprisingly, the Kuga is one of the greenest cars of its type – so emissions and tax costs are lower than most alternatives.
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Equipment

The Kuga is packed with equipment and the line-up is simple with just two trims - Zetec or Titanium. All models get 17-inch alloy wheels, ABS, ESP, traction control, air conditioning, a leather steering wheel, keyless go with start button, front sports seats, an alarm, Isofix child seat anchor points, and electrically adjustable heated door mirrors. Titanium adds part leather upholstery, leather trimmed gear shift, cruise control, automatic windscreen wipers and headlights, dual-zone climate control and tinted glass. Options include the Appearance pack, with 18-inch alloy wheels (or 19-inch on Titanium), roof rails and privacy glass, the Convenience pack which adds parking sensors, electric folding door mirrors and cruise control plus the Titanium X pack, which gets full leather trim, a panoramic sunroof and xenon headlights.

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  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric mirrors
  • Electric sunroof
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Side airbags
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Sports seats
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Traction control
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